Interview Tips

Resume Preparation

Resume preparation is very important as it is first contact of candidate for prospective employer/recruitment consultant and helps them access candidate’s interest, experience, qualifications and skill sets, thus making the initial picture in the mind of the interviewer.

Some of the tips for building resume are as follows:

Include a covering letter with application with information on Personal Details, Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Marital Status, Gender, Address, Contact information

In personal details, list in chronological order the name and location of educational institution and dates of attendance, qualifications and grades that need to be listed accordingly

For professional qualification, include in chronological order the name of the issuing body and/or institution with dates of qualification

Include short and concise list of IT skill sets including understanding of IT packages and programs

In employment history, include brief description of job responsibilities, positioning within business structure and reporting lines with management role handled

Use consistent font style, text size with headings and titles in bold or underlined

Check for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors

The display of information should be concise and efficient

Focus more on your most recent experience

Quantify information like experience and achievements made with facts

Interview Preparations

Some tips for interview preparation include:

Take time out for getting prepared

Dress smartly as first impressions last

Do homework on company and understand its products and services

Bring together relevant personal documentation files arranged in a systematic way in folder

Prepare highlights and achievements in your career

Arrive on time

Know the interviewer's correct title with pronunciation

Maintain eye contact with soft smile and firm handshake

Let interviewer take control of flow but ensure you need to display honesty, enthusiasm and warmth

During interview, you will be assessed on strengths and weaknesses where personal characteristics will be probed like attitude, aptitude, stability, motivation

When dealing with panel interview, maintain eye contact with all

If interviewer offers position, be prepared to accept it there and then and if you wish for some time to think, be tactful and courteous in telling about the same

Leave interviewer with good final impression

Questions to Expect

Before attending interview, think of questions you might be asked and prepare well. But be honest in your approach and in answering and do not lie. Prior preparation significantly helps in reducing stress as well as enables one to feel confident in answers.